Very Bad French

Dramedy

10 x 35'

Co-production opportunity between Israel and France

Following the sudden death of her beloved father, Chloé's neat, upscale, restrained life gets chaotic when Tomer – a mannerless, penniless, shameless Israeli slob – appears at her doorstep claiming to be her brother. Is he really?

Very Bad French is a vibrant, high-concept comedy drama set in the refined world of Parisian high society. It follows Chloé, a sophisticated and tightly-wound Parisian woman, whose perfectly curated life is thrown into disarray when Tomer, a loud, messy, and unfiltered Israeli, suddenly shows up claiming to be her half-brother.

Tomer crashes into her world like a human wrecking ball—bringing chaos, absurdity, and uncomfortable truths. His presence not only disrupts her career, relationship, and daily routine, but forces Chloé to confront who she really is beneath the polish.

Through culture clashes, emotional twists, and unexpected revelations, Very Bad French explores the contradictions that make us human—between class and chaos, appearances and authenticity, identity and inheritance. It’s funny, sharp, messy, and moving.

Creator

Daphny Mamann

Ashley Jones

One of Israel’s most exciting emerging voices in television, bringing a distinctive blend of drama and comedy to her work. With a multicultural sensibility and sharp emotional insight, she crafts stories that balance humor, depth, and humanity—making her voice both fresh and universal.

Her writing is recognized for its originality, wit, and emotional truth, qualities that have quickly positioned her as a rising creator to watch. Moving fluidly between intimate character-driven drama and socially aware comedy, Daphny’s projects reflect the vibrancy and complexity of contemporary life.

As part of the new wave of Israeli creators reaching global audiences, she continues to expand her work internationally, building a reputation as a storyteller whose vision resonates across cultures and genres.